50859 ZIP Code, Prescott, IA
50859 is a ZIP code in Prescott, Iowa in Adams County. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50842, 50841 and 50801. 676 people live here in 270 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $76,875, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 46.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prescott, IA
- County: Adams County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 676
- Median household income: $76,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 676 |
| Households | 270 |
| Median household income | $76,875 |
| Income per person | $42,927 |
| Median age | 46.2 |
| Homeowners | 86.7% |
| Median home value | $163,500 |
| Median rent | $1,000 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 85.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.6% |
| $25–35K | 2.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.5% |
| $50–75K | 27.0% |
| $75–100K | 6.7% |
| $100–150K | 23.3% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 15.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.0% |
| 55–64 | 25.9% |
| 65–74 | 7.4% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.6% |
| Owned outright | 53.0% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 1.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 50859
5 business establishments with 8 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50842 — Cromwell city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 50841 — Corning city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 50801 — Creston city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 50851 — Lenox city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 50837 — Bridgewater city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 50839 — Carbon city, IA (11.8 mi)
- 50858 — Orient city, IA (13.9 mi)
- 50853 — Massena city, IA (14.7 mi)
Areas that include 50859
- Prescott, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adams County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50859, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50859 in?
- 50859 is a Prescott, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50859 in?
- 50859 is in Adams County.
- What is the population of 50859?
- About 676 people (±125), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 491.
- What is the median household income in 50859?
- $76,875 (±$29,195), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50859?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50859 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50859?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50842 (7.3 mi, Cromwell), 50841 (9.8 mi, Corning), 50801 (10.2 mi, Creston), 50851 (11.4 mi, Lenox), 50837 (11.6 mi, Bridgewater) and 50839 (11.8 mi, Carbon).
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